The first exploration of neurodivergence and autism in relation to Doctor Who

• A fascinating mix of autobiography, pop culture analysis, and in-depth

  interviews

• Series 15 aired on the BBC and Disney Plus in 2025

Have you, like the Doctor, ever felt like an alien on Earth? In The Mind of the Doctor,

Lillian Crawford reflects on her life as an autistic woman in the context of her

obsession with Doctor Who. From identifying with the unearthly child Susan

Foreman to being compared by her teachers to Daleks and Cybermen, Crawford

looks at the science-fiction series in its classic and NuWho eras through a

neurodivergent lens. Along the way she encounters a diversity of fans, actors, and

creators who share personal anecdotes about their connection to the TARDIS and

the Time Lords, creating a beautiful neurodiverse community. With discussions of

love, loss, mental health, music, morality, and friendship, Crawford embarks on a

bold new adventure through space and time into the mind of the Doctor themself.